5th Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)
The 5th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1946 to 1980.
| 5th Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1946 – December 1980 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain George K. Collett |
| Last | Captain D. Benjamin Bathurst |
Operational history
During its existence, the squadron included Loch-class, Type 15, Whitby-class, Rothesay-class and Leander-class frigates. Ships of the squadron participated in the Suez Campaign, Beira Patrol, the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, the Armilla Patrol and the Falklands War.
Silver Jubilee 1977
At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 5th Frigate Squadron comprised:[1]
- HMS Hermione – Capt J. A. B. Thomas, RN (Captain Fifth Frigate Squadron)
- HMS Birmingham – Capt P. J. Symons, RN
- HMS Nubian – Cdr J. R. Griffiths, RN
Squadron commander
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain George K. Collett | HMS Cardigan Bay | August 1946-1948 |
| Captain Gordon T.S. Gray | HMS Wakeful/HMS Torquay | November 1955-October 1957 |
| Captain Edward M. Usherwood | HMS Torquay | October 1957-September 1959 |
| Captain Józef Bartosik | HMS Scarborough | September 1959-January 1961 |
| Captain David A. Dunbar-Nasmith | HMS Scarborough/HMS Berwick | January 1961-1963 |
| Captain David W. Brown | HMS Hermione | December 1972-April 1974 |
| Captain Peter M. Stanford | HMS Hermione | April 1974-June 1975 |
| Captain Geoffrey R.T. Duffay | HMS Hermione | June 1975-January 1977 |
| Captain John A.B. Thomas | HMS Hermione | January 1977-February 1978 |
| Captain John B.L. Watson | HMS Hermione | February-July 1978 |
| Captain D. Benjamin Bathurst | HMS Minerva | September 1978-December 1980 |
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References
- Silver Jubilee Fleet Review (1977) official programme
- Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie
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